Olympus announced the new E-330 digital SLR camera. It is equipped with the world’s first Full-time Live View function that makes it possible to frame images on the LCD, as well as to use the traditional shooting style by looking though the finder. Manual focus with the Macro Live View function makes close-up focusing–an operation that was once very difficult to carry out–much easier. You can freely select the exact part of the image that you want to focus on by using the cursor, and then the Macro Live View’s 10X magnification assures accurate macro focusing.

Here’re some other main features of the camera :

• World’s first interchangeable lens SLR with live LCD preview
• High performance 7.5-Megapixel Live MOS image sensor
• SuperSonic Wave Filter for image sensor dust protection
• Lens mount for Zuiko Digital Specific lenses
• 2.5″ flexible HyperCrystal LCD monitor with 160° viewing angle
• Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter-speed Priority, Manual and 31 Scene modes, including two for use underwater
• Metering modes: 49 point ESP, Center weighted, Spot (2%), Spot High Light and Spot Shadow
• 3-point (selectable) TTL Auto Focus
• Capture 3fps up to 4 frames in SHQ (in HQ or SQ up to the capacity of high speed CF card)
• Dual Memory Slots support xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash/Microdrive storage

The Olympus EVOLT E-330 Digital SLR will be available in the end of February 2006. It includes: The EVOLT E-330 Body with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCM-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals, Warranty card. The Estimated Street Price is $1099.99 USD.

Website : Olympus Official press announcement

Website : Olympus E-330 Detail Specification

Website : Olympus E-330 Official Sample Images

Website : Olympus E-330 Hands-on Preview at DPreview